Grace Ethel Earles1,2,3,4

F, b. August 24, 1908, d. August 26, 1974
     Grace Ethel Earles was buried at Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, Virginia.2,3,4 Her Social Security Number was 227-05-3798.5 She was born on August 24, 1908 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1,2,3,5 She married Luther Ishmael Conner Sr., son of Rev. Noah Adolphus Conner and Lilly/Lillie Willard, on February 13, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4 As of February 13, 1937,her married name was Conner.1 Grace Ethel Earles died on August 26, 1974 at Radford, Virginia, at age 66.2,3,4 She Grace Earls Conner, age 66, died Monday in a Radford hospital. She was the widow of Luther I. Conner, Sr. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary Lynn Phillips of Radford, Mrs. Rebecca Hewitt of Chester; three sons, Luther I. Conner, Jr., Daniel Lee Conner, both of Radford, Noel David Conner of Dublin; three sisters Mrs. Faye Morgan of Radford, Mrs. Alma Hale and Mrs. Dorothy King, both of Fort Pierce, Fla; 7 grandchildren also survive. Interment the Westview Cemetery, Radford. on August 27, 1974.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 46, District 117-1, Radford, Virginia6
1950Dwelling 48, District 118-1, Radford, Virginia7

Family

Luther Ishmael Conner Sr. b. May 7, 1901, d. February 27, 1971
Marriage*Grace Ethel Earles married Luther Ishmael Conner Sr., son of Rev. Noah Adolphus Conner and Lilly/Lillie Willard, on February 13, 1937 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,2,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S2908] Westview Cemetery, Blacksburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=broce&GSfn=warren&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=40195107&CRid=52613&df=all&
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Earls Conner obituary in the Aug 27, 1974 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S894] City of Radford, City of Radford, Chancery Court Book 10.
  9. [S959] VA Pulaski Co., Pulaski Co., VA Marriages, Book 3.
  10. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Luther Ishmeal Conner, Sr. obituary in the Mar 1, 1971 edition.
  11. [S4168] Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, From the Noah David Conner, Sr. obituary.
  12. [S4168] Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, From the Luther Ishmul Conner, Jr. obituary.
  13. [S675] VA City of Radford, City of Radford, VA Marriages Book 2.
  14. [S4168] Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, From the Mary Lynn Conner obituary.
  15. [S2001] VA Pulaski Co., Pulaski Co., VA Marriages, Book 2.
  16. [S12480] J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, online www.jtmorriss.com, From the Rebecca Faye Hewitt obituary.

Luther Ishmael Conner Jr.1,2,3,4

M, b. July 9, 1937, d. October 28, 2025
FatherLuther Ishmael Conner Sr.1,2,5,6,7,8,9,4 b. May 7, 1901, d. February 27, 1971
MotherGrace Ethel Earles1,2,5,6,7,8,9,4 b. August 24, 1908, d. August 26, 1974
     Luther Ishmael Conner Jr. Luther Ishmul Conner, Jr., Jul 9, 1937 - Oct 28, 2025. Luther Ishmul Conner, Jr., 88, born of Radford, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at his home in Christiansburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Ishmul, Sr. and Grace Earles Conner; his brother, David Conner; his sister, Becky Hewitt; and his son-in-law, Ray Tuck. Survivors include his loving wife, Joy Conner; daughters, Bonnie Tuck, Sarah Paun and Grace Conner; grandchildren, Abi (Dakota), Nathaniel (Abby), Nadia, Junior, Jocelynn, Beau and Dane; great-grandson, Gatlin Dolgos; brothers, Dan Conner (Faye); sister, Mary Lynn Conner; sister-in-law, Patty Conner; brother-in-law, Wayne Hewitt; and many other relatives and special friends. Entombment with full military honors will take place in the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin.4 He was buried at Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery, Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia.4 He was born on July 9, 1937 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3,4 He married Vernita Carol Blankenbeckler on March 13, 1967 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.1 Luther Ishmael Conner Jr. and Vernita Carol Blankenbeckler were divorced on November 7, 1969 at Radford, Virginia.1 Luther Ishmael Conner Jr. married Brenda Joyce Chaousis on October 11, 1980 at Radford, Virginia.2 Luther Ishmael Conner Jr. died on October 28, 2025 at Christiansburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 88.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 46, District 117-1, Radford, Virginia7
1950Dwelling 48, District 118-1, Radford, Virginia8

Family 1

Vernita Carol Blankenbeckler
Marriage*Luther Ishmael Conner Jr. married Vernita Carol Blankenbeckler on March 13, 1967 at Sparta, Alleghany Co., North Carolina.1 
Divorce* Luther Ishmael Conner Jr. and Vernita Carol Blankenbeckler were divorced on November 7, 1969 at Radford, Virginia.1 

Family 2

Brenda Joyce Chaousis
Marriage*Luther Ishmael Conner Jr. married Brenda Joyce Chaousis on October 11, 1980 at Radford, Virginia.2 
Children
  • Grace Conner4
  • Sarah Rhea Conner4

Citations

  1. [S894] City of Radford, City of Radford, Chancery Court Book 10.
  2. [S959] VA Pulaski Co., Pulaski Co., VA Marriages, Book 3.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S4168] Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, From the Luther Ishmul Conner, Jr. obituary.
  5. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Luther Ishmeal Conner, Sr. obituary in the Mar 1, 1971 edition.
  6. [S4168] Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, From the Noah David Conner, Sr. obituary.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Earls Conner obituary in the Aug 27, 1974 edition.

Mary Lynn Conner1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9

F, b. January 20, 1939, d. March 21, 2026
FatherLuther Ishmael Conner Sr.1,2,3,4,10,5,6,8,9 b. May 7, 1901, d. February 27, 1971
MotherGrace Ethel Earles1,2,3,4,10,5,6,8,9 b. August 24, 1908, d. August 26, 1974
     Mary Lynn Conner Mary Lynn Conner, Jan 20, 1939 - Mar 21, 2026. Mary Lynn Conner, 87, a native of Radford, Virginia, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 21, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Ishmael Conner, Sr. and Grace Earles Conner; her brothers, Noah David Conner and Luther "Junior" Conner; her sister, Rebecca "Becky" Hewitt; and her great-nephew, Matthew Legg. Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Howie Phillips and his wife Vickie Phillips, and Sean Phillips; her grandchildren, Luke Phillips and his wife, Natalie Phillips, Rayna Sutphin and her husband, Joey Sutphin, Conner Phillips, and Brooke Phillips; and her great-grandchildren, Bryar Sutphin and Stetson Phillips. She is also survived by her brother, Dan Conner; her sisters-in-law, Faye Conner, Pattie Conner, and Joy Conner; and her brother-in-law, Wayne Hewitt. In addition, she is survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She also leaves behind several special friends, including Brittney, Hollins, and Holden Tessar, Lori Hewitt, and Joe and Julie Knapp. Mary Lynn will be remembered as an accomplished tennis player, as well as for her kind heart and the deep love she shared with her family and friends. She touched the lives of many through her selfless spirit and her presence at her grandchildren's sporting events. Affectionately known as "Granny", she held a special place in the hearts of all who knew her. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers and nurses who provided comfort and devoted care to Mary Lynn.9 She was born on January 20, 1939 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.7 She married Howard Wakely Phillips on June 6, 1964 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 As of June 6, 1964,her married name was Phillips.3 Mary Lynn Conner died on March 21, 2026 at Virginia at age 87.9

Census Records

1940Dwelling 46, District 117-1, Radford, Virginia10
1950Dwelling 48, District 118-1, Radford, Virginia5

Family

Howard Wakely Phillips
Marriage*Mary Lynn Conner married Howard Wakely Phillips on June 6, 1964 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children
  • Howard Wakely "Howie" Phillips II9,3
  • Robert Sean Phillips9

Citations

  1. [S675] VA City of Radford, City of Radford, VA Marriages Book 2.
  2. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Luther Ishmeal Conner, Sr. obituary in the Mar 1, 1971 edition.
  3. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  4. [S4168] Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, From the Noah David Conner, Sr. obituary.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Earls Conner obituary in the Aug 27, 1974 edition.
  7. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  8. [S4168] Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, From the Luther Ishmul Conner, Jr. obituary.
  9. [S4168] Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, From the Mary Lynn Conner obituary.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Noah David Conner Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. June 1, 1942, d. August 8, 2023
FatherLuther Ishmael Conner Sr.1,5,2,6,3,7 b. May 7, 1901, d. February 27, 1971
MotherGrace Ethel Earles1,5,2,6,3,7 b. August 24, 1908, d. August 26, 1974
     Noah David Conner Sr. Noah David "Dave" Conner, Sr., 81, of Dublin, Virginia, passed away at his home on August 8, 2023. Dave, fondly known as Big Dave, was born to Luther and Grace Conner, on June 1, 1942, in Radford, Virginia. He was a graduate of Radford High School, and completed undergraduate study at Virginia Tech. Dave worked at Kollmorgen as a Quality Control Manager until his retirement, after which he enjoyed spending his free time with his family, working in the garden or in his barn. A child of the doowop era, he was truly "a classic," just like this 1964 Plymouth Fury Convertible. Dave is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patty, and his three children, Kristina and Matthew Legg, Sr., Noah David and Stephanie Conner, and Rebecca Conner. Dave is also survived by three grandchildren, whom he treasured: Madolyn Legg, Coralee Conner, and Noah David Conner, III. He is survived by his brothers, Luther and Joy Conner of Christiansburg, Virginia, and Dan and Faye Conner of Radford, Virginia, and sisters Mary Lynn Conner, of Radford, Virginia, and Rebecca "Becky" and Wayne Hewitt of Chesterfield, Virginia. Dave is survived by his wife's siblings, Sue and Jim McAlister of Christiansburg, Virginia, Chelsea and Richie Hurst of Riner, Virginia, Avria Hall and Kathy Henderson of Blacksburg, Virginia, Terry and Vickie Hall of Florida, Tim and Kim Hall of Dublin, Virginia, and Larry and Bonnie Hall of Dublin, Virginia. Dave is survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, friends, and non-biological loved ones who all knew him as "Uncle Dave." Big Dave will also be remembered as second father to Brian Quesenberry, and several others who affectionately saw him as a father-figure as well. Dave was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Ishmeal and Grace Earles Conner, father- and mother-in-law, Avria "Ebb" and Mattie Smith Hall, his precious grandson, Matthew Anthony Legg, Jr., and his cherished niece, Terri Lynn McAlister Padgett. Growing up on the New River, Dave enjoyed the outdoors immensely. He kept an impressive garden for many years, attended many fishing trips on Lake Erie with his friends, spent countless hours tending to his pool, and loved taking care of the many deer and birds that visit his home daily. He shared his love for animals with his family and had several beloved basset hounds over the years. Dave was also passionate about sports. He loved tailgating and Virginia Tech, but he also coached his own children's teams and attended as many of his grandchildren's games as he could. Dave experienced health issues from an early age that would later disqualify him from military service. However, Dave led a life of service to his community. He was a very active member of the Dublin Lions Club for forty years, an accomplishment of which he was very proud. During this time, he held many leadership positions, including President. He was responsible for co-establishing the Leo Club at Pulaski County High School during his tenure. As an eye transplant recipient himself, he valued the opportunity to go into local schools to test students' eyes as a certified screener for the Lions' Kidsight USA campaign. And you could always find him serving Lion Dogs at the New River Valley Fair and the Flea Markets. Dave was a member of Mt. View United Methodist Church, where he served as Youth Leader when his children were young. The name David means "beloved" and there is no better way to describe him. He loved his family fiercely and was loved by them to no end. He never met a stranger and would do anything for anyone. He would give you the shirt off his back, although if he was at home, he probably wasn't wearing one. :) You could hear his whistling before you ever saw him and his laugh was infectious. He could find humor in any situation, with the quickest of wit. He had an undying love for his wife and his children and grandchildren were his pride and joy. He had the kindest heart and always put others before himself, taking care of his family tirelessly. He couldn't and wouldn't sit still - he always had a reason to go to the store. An OG Black Friday shopper from the days of Cabbage Patch Kids, he was skilled at finding a bargain, whether he needed it or not. He was a role-model to many and he has left a legacy to behold. The family would like to thank all of the doctors, nurses, and caretakers at UVA Medical, Blue Ridge Cancer Center, Radford Carilion Hospital, Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Jefferson Surgical Clinic, LewisGale Hospital - Pulaski, and Carilion Clinic Outpatient Therapy in Dublin and special nephew, EMT, Tyler Hall, who was on the scene more than once when he was needed.2 He was born on June 1, 1942 at Radford, Virginia.1,2,4 He married Patricia Kaye Hall on December 16, 1967 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 Noah David Conner Sr. died on August 8, 2023 at Dublin, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 81.2

Census Records

1950Dwelling 48, District 118-1, Radford, Virginia6

Family

Patricia Kaye Hall
Marriage*Noah David Conner Sr. married Patricia Kaye Hall on December 16, 1967 at Pulaski, Pulaski Co., Virginia.1 
Children
  • Kristina Suzanne Conner2
  • Stephanie Conner2
  • Rebecca Conner2

Citations

  1. [S2001] VA Pulaski Co., Pulaski Co., VA Marriages, Book 2.
  2. [S4168] Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, From the Noah David Conner, Sr. obituary.
  3. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Earls Conner obituary in the Aug 27, 1974 edition.
  4. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  5. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Luther Ishmeal Conner, Sr. obituary in the Mar 1, 1971 edition.
  6. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S4168] Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, From the Luther Ishmul Conner, Jr. obituary.

Rebecca Faye Conner1,2,3,4

F, b. September 13, 1944, d. August 27, 2025
FatherLuther Ishmael Conner Sr.1,5,2,6,7,8,9,4 b. May 7, 1901, d. February 27, 1971
MotherGrace Ethel Earles1,5,2,6,7,8,9,4 b. August 24, 1908, d. August 26, 1974
     Rebecca Faye Conner Rebecca Faye Hewitt, Sep 13, 1944 - Aug 27, 2025. Rebecca "Becky" Faye Hewitt, 80, of Chesterfield, VA, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Born in Radford, VA, she was the daughter of the late Luther Ishmael and Grace Earles Conner; and was also preceded in death by her brother, David Conner. In her younger years, Becky had attended Radford University and enjoyed playing tennis. She had a love for her Lord and was a member of Chester United Methodist Church. Becky had a deep love for caring and supporting her family to include her beloved grandchildren and dog, Bo. Becky always put the needs of others before her own. She enjoyed reading books, completing Sudoku puzzles, and cheering for her grandchildren at their sports events. Mrs. Hewitt is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Wayne Hewitt; four sons, W. Mike Hewitt (Rie), Bert Hewitt, Jake Hewitt (Lori), and Zac Hewitt; six grandchildren, Maiko, Chase, Lane, Lila, Preston, and Clay; three siblings, Luther Conner, Jr. (Joy), Lynn Conner, and Dan Conner (Faye); and numerous nieces and nephews.4 She was born on September 13, 1944 at Radford, Virginia.1,2,3,4 She married Wayne Michael Hewitt on September 3, 1965 at Blacksburg, Virginia.1,2,6,4 As of September 3, 1965,her married name was Hewitt.2 Rebecca Faye Conner died on August 27, 2025 at Chesterfield, Chesterfield Co., Virginia, at age 80.4

Census Records

1950Dwelling 48, District 118-1, Radford, Virginia7

Family

Wayne Michael Hewitt
Marriage*Rebecca Faye Conner married Wayne Michael Hewitt on September 3, 1965 at Blacksburg, Virginia.1,2,6,4 
Children
  • Wayne Michael "Mike" Hewitt II4
  • Bert Hewitt4
  • Jake Claiborne Hewitt4
  • Zac Luther Hewitt4

Citations

  1. [S675] VA City of Radford, City of Radford, VA Marriages Book 2.
  2. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S12480] J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, online www.jtmorriss.com, From the Rebecca Faye Hewitt obituary.
  5. [S3196] Radford News Journal, From the Luther Ishmeal Conner, Sr. obituary in the Mar 1, 1971 edition.
  6. [S4168] Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, From the Noah David Conner, Sr. obituary.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Grace Earls Conner obituary in the Aug 27, 1974 edition.
  9. [S4168] Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory, online www.mullinsfuneralhome.com, From the Luther Ishmul Conner, Jr. obituary.

Wilson F. Light1,2,3

M, b. circa 1825, d. August 25, 1862
FatherElijah D. Light b. 1799, d. July, 1879
MotherSusannah Wilson
     Wilson F. Light was born circa 1825 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.3 He married Olive Iddings, daughter of Henry Iddings Jr. and Lydia Wilson, on June 13, 1847 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 Wilson F. Light died on August 25, 1862 at Rocky Gap, Bland Co., Virginia; Served as a Confererate States of America soldier in the Civil War and died of typhoid fever.4

Census Records

1860Dwelling 572, Floyd Co., VirginiaEnumerated in the household of James Hampton Gray3

Occupation

1860Farm hand3

Family

Olive Iddings b. circa 1823, d. August 26, 1855
Marriage*Wilson F. Light married Olive Iddings, daughter of Henry Iddings Jr. and Lydia Wilson, on June 13, 1847 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S349] Erma C. Sowers, A Report on the Descendants of Henry Iddings and Abigail Richardson.
  2. [S42] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 2, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S924] Casey Unknown, "Olive Iddings," e-mail to Scott Schaffer via Mary Conner Williams, Jun 5, 2005.
  5. [S16] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 3, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  6. [S21] Beth Fridley, Floyd Co., Virginia Death Records, 1883-1896.

Hoy Graden Craghead1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

M, b. June 12, 1907, d. February 23, 1991
FatherArchie Wiley "Arch" Craghead9,4,10,8,11,12 b. November 5, 1883, d. June 24, 1967
MotherEdna Frances Pennington9,4,10,8,11,12 b. September 18, 1889, d. July 19, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 235-05-1476.2 Hoy Graden Craghead was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,8 He was born on June 12, 1907 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,7,6 He married Dana Mae Gore on December 5, 1927 at Lerona, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,3,5,8 Hoy Graden Craghead died on February 23, 1991 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 83.2,7,8 He Hoy G. Craghead, 83, of 103 West Concord Street in Athens died Saturday at Princeton hospital. Born at Speedway, he was the son of the late Arch W. and Edna F. Pennington Craghead. He was a retired tippleman having worked last at East Gulf in Raleigh County with 20 years of service and was a member of the Painters Chapel United Methodist Church at Speedway. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Chauncey Craghead and Paul Craghead. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Dana Gore Craghead; sons, Ben Craghead of Athens, Bill Craghead of St. Cloud, Fla., and Bob Craghead of Spanishburg; daughter, Mrs. Alice Raine of Princeton; sister, Mrs. Pearly Duppe of Rhodell; brother, Otis Craghead of Fayetteville; 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Burial will be at the Athens Cemetery in Athens. on February 26, 1991.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 59, District 93, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 185, District 41-21, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1940Coal miner13

Family

Dana Mae Gore b. November 7, 1909, d. August 16, 1999
Marriage*Hoy Graden Craghead married Dana Mae Gore on December 5, 1927 at Lerona, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,3,5,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Bobby J. Craghead obituary in the Oct 8, 2002 edition.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S798] Register Herald, From the Dana Mae Craghead obituary in the Aug 18, 1999 edition.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craghead-Gore marriage record.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Hoy G. Craghead obituary in the Feb 26, 1991 edition.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Arch W. Craghead obituary in the Jun 26, 1967 edition.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Otis Opie Craghead obituary in the Nov 9, 1991 edition.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Edna Frances Craghead obituary in the Jul 21, 1978 edition.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Benny L. Craghead obituary in the Jul 22, 2000 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William Harvey Craghead, obituary in the Jul 11, 1996 edition.
  17. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shrewsbury-Craghead marriage record.
  18. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Edna Alice Craghead Raine obituary in the Apr 5, 1994 edition.

Chauncey Basil Craghead1

M, b. November 12, 1908, d. November 21, 1983
FatherArchie Wiley "Arch" Craghead2,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. November 5, 1883, d. June 24, 1967
MotherEdna Frances Pennington2,3,4,5,6,7,8 b. September 18, 1889, d. July 19, 1978
     His Social Security Number was 235-05-1167.9 Chauncey Basil Craghead was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.10,11 He was born on November 12, 1908 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,10,1,11 He married Mildred Mae Pennington on October 27, 1930 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.12,13,11 Chauncey Basil Craghead died on November 21, 1983 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 75.10,11 He Chauncey B. Craghead, 75, of 414 State Street, Athens, died in a Princeton hospital Monday morning after a long illness. He was a member of the Athens United Methodist Church. He also was a member of the Retired Teacher’s Association. He was a retired miner and had taught school in Raleigh County and Mercer County. He retired as principal of the Princeton Silver Springs Elementary School. He was born at Speedway. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mildred Pennington Craghead; one son, Robert Lee Craghead of Athens; two daughters, Mrs. Edward G. (Mona) Clark of Melbourne, Fla., and Mrs. Lawrence (Barbara) Murphy of Speedway; one sister, Mrs. Pearl Dupee of Rhodell; two brothers, Hoy Craghead of Athens, and Otis Craghead of Fayettesville; and three grandchildren. Burial will be in Athens Cemetery. on November 22, 1983.11

Census Records

1910Dwelling 130, District 134, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia14
1920Dwelling 59, District 93, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 67, District 24, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1940Dwelling 214, District 41-18, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia15

Occupation

1930Mine track laborer2
1940Coal mine laborer15

Family

Mildred Mae Pennington b. July 12, 1912, d. February 29, 1992
Marriage*Chauncey Basil Craghead married Mildred Mae Pennington on October 27, 1930 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.12,13,11 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the Arch W. Craghead obituary in the Jun 26, 1967 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Hoy G. Craghead obituary in the Feb 26, 1991 edition.
  7. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Otis Opie Craghead obituary in the Nov 9, 1991 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Edna Frances Craghead obituary in the Jul 21, 1978 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Chauncey B. Craghead obituary in the Nov 22, 1983 edition.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craghead-Pennington marriage record.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mildred M. Craghead obituary in the Mar 2, 1992 edition.
  14. [S797] Paul Craghead, "William Costley Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2002.
  15. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  16. [S798] Register Herald, From the Robert Lee Craghead obituary in the Aug 19, 1999 edition.
  17. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Barbara Jean Murphy obituary.
  18. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Bertha Myrtle Pettry1,2

F, b. July 1, 1880, d. March 23, 1966
     Bertha Myrtle Pettry was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 She was born on July 1, 1880 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,3 As of March 14, 1899,her married name was Craghead.1 She married Lorenzo Maurice Craghead, son of William Costly Craghead and Mary Jane Tinsley, on March 14, 1899 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 Bertha Myrtle Pettry died on March 23, 1966 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 85.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 50, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 71, District 93, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 118, District 24, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1950Dwelling 145, District 28-61, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Family

Lorenzo Maurice Craghead b. September 16, 1875, d. March 15, 1968
Marriage*Bertha Myrtle Pettry married Lorenzo Maurice Craghead, son of William Costly Craghead and Mary Jane Tinsley, on March 14, 1899 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craghead-Pettrey marriage record.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bertha Myrtle Craghead death record.
  3. [S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Beatrice Alva Robertson obituary in the May 7, 1975 edition.
  10. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Bernard Roscoe Craghead obituary in the Jul 21, 1955 edition.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lorenzo Maurice Craghead obituary in the Mar 16, 1968 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Aubrey Craghead death record.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Leonard E. Craghead obituary in the Jan 1, 1996 edition.

Ollie Burke Pettrey1,2,3

F, b. March 15, 1886, d. August, 1981
     Ollie Burke Pettrey was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 Her Social Security Number was 236-78-8791.5 She was born on March 15, 1886 at West Virginia.6,5 As of July 25, 1905,her married name was Craghead.3 She married John Robert Craghead, son of William Costly Craghead and Mary Jane Tinsley, on July 25, 1905 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,2,3 Ollie Burke Pettrey died in August, 1981 at West Virginia at age 95.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 139, District 134, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 71, District 93, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1930Dwelling 235, District 16, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 296, District 41-29, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1950Dwelling 152, District 41-62, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10

Family

John Robert Craghead b. April 16, 1879, d. September 27, 1939
Marriage*Ollie Burke Pettrey married John Robert Craghead, son of William Costly Craghead and Mary Jane Tinsley, on July 25, 1905 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the infant Craghead death certificate.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, from the Mary Jane Roberts obituary in the Oct 24, 2007 edition.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Craighead-Pettrey marriage announcement in the Jul 27, 1905 edition.
  4. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S1792] Akron Beacon Journal, From the Donald L. Craighead obituary in the Oct 17, 1978 edition.
  12. [S2883] Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, Summit County, Ohio, Marriage Records, 1840-1980.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Alonzo Curtis "Lonnie" Craghead1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 9, 1889, d. November 30, 1957
FatherWilliam Costly Craghead1,2,3,4,6,7 b. June 7, 1857, d. October 21, 1921
MotherMary Jane Tinsley1,2,3,4,6,7 b. June 28, 1858, d. November 25, 1926
     Alonzo Curtis "Lonnie" Craghead was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,6 His Social Security Number was 719-14-4185.8 Alonzo Curtis "Lonnie" Craghead was also known as Alonzo Curtis "Lonnie" Craighead.6,4 He was born on September 9, 1889 at Mercer Co., West Virginia; His death certificate and the SSDI have a birth date of of Nov 9, 1889 and his WWII draft card has Sep 9, 1886.4,5,9,8 He married Icie Emaline "Icey" Aliff on October 2, 1926 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.6,7,10 Alonzo Curtis "Lonnie" Craghead died on November 30, 1957 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 68.4,6 He L. C. Craighead, 68, 300 Thorn. St., died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday at his home following a two-month illness. He was born Nov. 9, 1894 (1889), in Floyd County Virginia, a son of the late William C. and Mary Jane Tinsley Craighead. He was married to the former Miss Icey Aliff, who survives. Other survivors include two sons by a former marriage; three grandchildren; two brothers, A. S. and L. M. Craighead, both of Speedway, and one sister, Mrs. Maude Caudell, Princeton. He was restaurant operator and a resident of Princeton for 31 years. Burial will be made in Resthaven Cemetery. on December 1, 1957.6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 49, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1910Dwelling 136, District 134, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 71, District 93, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 198, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 286, District 28-31, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia12
1950Dwelling 118, District 28-49, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1910Log cutter laborer2
1920Farm laborer3
1930Railroad section laborer11
1940Railroad company laborer12
1950Grocery store propriator13

Family

Icie Emaline "Icey" Aliff b. September 22, 1889, d. April 11, 1970
Marriage*Alonzo Curtis "Lonnie" Craghead married Icie Emaline "Icey" Aliff on October 2, 1926 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.6,7,10 

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the L. C. Craighead death certificate.
  5. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  6. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the L. C. Craighead obituary in the Sep 2, 1948 edition.
  7. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  9. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Icie Craghead obituary in the Apr 12, 1970 edition.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Icie Emaline "Icey" Aliff1,2,3,4,5

F, b. September 22, 1889, d. April 11, 1970
     Icie Emaline "Icey" Aliff was buried at Resthaven Memorial Park, 1917 West Main Street, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,5 Her Social Security Number was 234-64-6874.4 She was born on September 22, 1889 at Oakvale, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,4,5 She married Alonzo Curtis "Lonnie" Craghead, son of William Costly Craghead and Mary Jane Tinsley, on October 2, 1926 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,3,5 As of October 2, 1926,her married name was Craghead.3 Icie Emaline "Icey" Aliff died on April 11, 1970 at Glenwood Park, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 80.2,5 She Mrs. Icie Craghead, 80, of Low Gap Road, Princeton, died Saturday in the Methodist Home at Glenwood Park following a long illness. Born in Oakvale, she was a daughter of the late Alex and Mary Jones Aliff. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. C. Craghead in 1957. She was a member of the Kee Street Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Dean Lilly of Princeton and Clarence Lilly of Wytheville; four half-brothers, Ivory Bowdem of Princeton, and Pearl, Jack and Leonard Aliff of Salem, Va; ll grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Resthaven Cemetery in Princeton. on April 12, 1970.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 198, District 19, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 286, District 28-31, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1950Dwelling 118, District 28-49, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia8

Occupation

1940Gasoline station propriator7
1950Grocery store propriator8

Family

Alonzo Curtis "Lonnie" Craghead b. September 9, 1889, d. November 30, 1957
Marriage*Icie Emaline "Icey" Aliff married Alonzo Curtis "Lonnie" Craghead, son of William Costly Craghead and Mary Jane Tinsley, on October 2, 1926 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.1,3,5 

Citations

  1. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the L. C. Craighead obituary in the Sep 2, 1948 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Icie Craghead death certificate.
  3. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Icie Craghead obituary in the Apr 12, 1970 edition.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.

Maude Beulah Craghead1,2,3,4,5

F, b. November 14, 1894, d. October 15, 1977
FatherWilliam Costly Craghead2,1,6,4,7,8 b. June 7, 1857, d. October 21, 1921
MotherMary Jane Tinsley2,1,6,4,7,8 b. June 28, 1858, d. November 25, 1926
     Maude Beulah Craghead was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,5 Her Social Security Number was 233-28-2609.9 She married William Ward Caudill.3 Her married name was Caudill. Maude Beulah Craghead was born on November 14, 1894 at Pettry, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,9,4,5 She and William Ward Caudill were divorced before April, 1946.10 Maude Beulah Craghead died on October 15, 1977 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.4,5 She Services for Mrs. Maude B. Caudill, 82, of 414 Kee St. will be Wednesday. Burial will be in Athens Cemetery. Mrs. Caudill died Saturday evening in a Bluefield hospital. Born Nov. 14, 1894, at Pettry, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary Jane Tensley Craighead. A son, a sister and four brothers preceded her in death. Surviving are nieces and nephews. on October 19, 1977.4

Census Records

1900Dwelling 49, District 84, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1910Dwelling 136, District 134, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 72, District 93, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1940Dwelling 32, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1950Dwelling 26, District 28-48, Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

Family

William Ward Caudill b. June 24, 1910, d. February 6, 1988
Marriage*Maude Beulah Craghead married William Ward Caudill.3 
Divorce* Maude Beulah Craghead and William Ward Caudill were divorced before April, 1946.10 
Child

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rupert Malcolm Caudill death certificate.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Maude B. Caudill obituary in the Oct 19, 1977 edition.
  5. [S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the L. C. Craighead obitutary in the Sep 2, 1948 edition.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lorenzo Maurice Craghead obituary in the Mar 16, 1968 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Rupert Caudill obituary in the Nov 24, 1948 edition.

William Ward Caudill1,2,3

M, b. June 24, 1910, d. February 6, 1988
     William Ward Caudill married Maude Beulah Craghead, daughter of William Costly Craghead and Mary Jane Tinsley.1 His Social Security Number was 235-07-3948.4 William Ward Caudill was born on June 24, 1910 at Richlands, Tazewell Co., Virginia.4,5,2,3 He and Maude Beulah Craghead were divorced before April, 1946.6 William Ward Caudill died on February 6, 1988 at Virginia Beach, Virginia, at age 77.4,5,2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 32, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia7

Occupation

1940Coal miner7

Family

Maude Beulah Craghead b. November 14, 1894, d. October 15, 1977
Marriage*William Ward Caudill married Maude Beulah Craghead, daughter of William Costly Craghead and Mary Jane Tinsley.1 
Divorce* William Ward Caudill and Maude Beulah Craghead were divorced before April, 1946.6 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rupert Malcolm Caudill death certificate.
  2. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  6. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Rupert Malcolm Caudill1,2

M, b. October 25, 1935, d. November 23, 1948
FatherWilliam Ward Caudill1,3 b. June 24, 1910, d. February 6, 1988
MotherMaude Beulah Craghead1,4,3 b. November 14, 1894, d. October 15, 1977
     Rupert Malcolm Caudill was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2 He was born on October 25, 1935 at Coalwood, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,2 He died on November 23, 1948 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 13.1,4,2 He PRINCETON — A truck struck and killed 12-year-old Rupert Caudill here late yesterday, state police reported. Trooper E. D. Bazzie said the boy was hit as the truck backed to the sidewalk to make a delivery to a store. Young Caudill, a fifth grade pupil, was the son of Mrs. Maude Caudill of Princeton. on November 24, 1948.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 32, District 28-34, East River, Mercer Co., West Virginia3

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rupert Malcolm Caudill death certificate.
  2. [S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Rupert Caudill obituary in the Nov 24, 1948 edition.

June Earle "Junie" Craghead1,2

F, b. July 1, 1901, d. February 15, 1994
FatherLorenzo Maurice Craghead3,4,5,6,1,2 b. September 16, 1875, d. March 15, 1968
MotherBertha Myrtle Pettry3,4,5,6,1,2 b. July 1, 1880, d. March 23, 1966
     Her Social Security Number was 223-52-2147.7 June Earle "Junie" Craghead was buried at Maplewood Cemetery, North Tazwell, Tazewell Co., Virginia.8,9 She was born on July 1, 1901 at Pride, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,7,1,2 As of circa 1920,her married name was Eanes.10 She married Ura Schooley Eanes, son of Joseph William Graves "Joe" Eanes and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" "Jennie" Craghead, circa 1920.11,10 June Earle "Junie" Craghead died on February 15, 1994 at Gadsden, Etowah Co., Alabama, at age 92.8,7,9 She Graveside services for June C. Eanes, 92, of Glencoe, will be at Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell, Va. Mrs. Eanes, formerly of Jacksonville, died Tuesday at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. Survivors include a daughter, Phyllis Thompson of Jacksonville; a son, Thurl Eanes of Lincoln Park, Mich; five grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren and a great-greatgrandchild. Mrs. Eanes, a Speedway, W.Va., native, was a resident of Jacksonville for six years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. on February 17, 1994.9

Census Records

1910Dwelling 139, District 134, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 246, District 16, Big Creek, McDowell Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 150, District 93-13, Jeffersonville, Tazewell Co., Virginia12

Family

Ura Schooley Eanes b. November 8, 1898, d. September 5, 1953
Marriage*June Earle "Junie" Craghead married Ura Schooley Eanes, son of Joseph William Graves "Joe" Eanes and Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" "Jennie" Craghead, circa 1920.11,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Beatrice Alva Robertson obituary in the May 7, 1975 edition.
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Bernard Roscoe Craghead obituary in the Jul 21, 1955 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lorenzo Maurice Craghead obituary in the Mar 16, 1968 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S2259] Maplewood Cemetery, Tazewell Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=121&GRid=25907199&CRid=1968750&df=all&
  9. [S9956] Anniston Star, From the June C. Eanes obituary in the Feb 17, 1994 edition.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S797] Paul Craghead, "William Costley Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2002.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Aubrey V. Eanes obituary in the Jan 3, 1966 edition.
  14. [S1761] Detroit Free Press, From the Glenn E. Eanes obituary in the Nov 22, 1959 edition.
  15. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  16. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  17. [S1799] Orlando Sentinel, From the Bryce W. Eanes obituary in the Apr 24, 1984 edition.

Beatrice Alva Craghead1,2,3

F, b. July 30, 1903, d. May 5, 1975
FatherLorenzo Maurice Craghead1,4,5,3 b. September 16, 1875, d. March 15, 1968
MotherBertha Myrtle Pettry4,5,3 b. July 1, 1880, d. March 23, 1966
     Beatrice Alva Craghead was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,6 Her Social Security Number was 232-96-9831.7 She was born on July 30, 1903 at Camp Creek, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,3,6 As of December 25, 1921,her married name was Robertson.2 She married Robert Grady Robertson on December 25, 1921 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 Beatrice Alva Craghead died on May 5, 1975 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 71.3,6 She Mrs. Beatrice Alva Robertson, 72, of Speedway, died Monday in a Bluefield hospital following a long illness. She was born at Camp Creek and was a daughter of the late Morris and Bertha Pettrey Craighead. Surviving are her husband, Robert G. Robertson; three sons, Robert J. Robertson of Radford, Va., Lake E. Robertson and Harold E. Robertson, both of Detroit, Mich; one sister, Mrs. June Eanes of Harrisburg, Va; one brother, Leonard Craighead of Princeton; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Athens Cemetery at Athens. on May 7, 1975.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 139, District 134, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1920Dwelling 71, District 93, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 72, District 24, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia8
1940Dwelling 17, District 28-39, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia9

Family

Robert Grady Robertson b. October 8, 1898, d. May 11, 1979
Marriage*Beatrice Alva Craghead married Robert Grady Robertson on December 25, 1921 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S797] Paul Craghead, "William Costley Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2002.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Robertson-Craghead marriage record.
  3. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Beatrice Alva Robertson obituary in the May 7, 1975 edition.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert J. Robertson obituary in the Feb 9, 2002 edition.
  11. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Robert G. Robertson obituary in the May 13, 1979 edition.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  13. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  14. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, from the Lake Robertson obituary in the Feb 19, 2008 edition.

Bernard Roscoe "Bernie" Craghead1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 22, 1909, d. July 20, 1955
FatherLorenzo Maurice Craghead1,6,2,7,5 b. September 16, 1875, d. March 15, 1968
MotherBertha Myrtle Pettry6,2,7,5 b. July 1, 1880, d. March 23, 1966
     Bernard Roscoe "Bernie" Craghead was buried at Pennington Cemetery, on the left in a field beside a barn near Sun Valley School, Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.5 He was born on November 22, 1909 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,4,5 He married Helen Lorraine Bird on December 10, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9 Bernard Roscoe "Bernie" Craghead married Anna Louise Coleman on October 13, 1945 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,10,11,5 Bernard Roscoe "Bernie" Craghead died on July 20, 1955 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 45.1,5 He Funeral services will be held Friday for Bernard Roscoe Craghead, 45, who died at his Speedwvay home Wednesday morning following year's illness. Rites will be held in the Nazarene Church, Athens, of which he a member. The Rev. Robert Doan and the Rev. I. G. Neal will officiate. Burial will follow in the Craghead Cemetery, Speedway. He was born Nov. 22, 1909, at the son of Morris and Bertha Craghead, both surviving. He is also survived by his wife, former Louise Coleman of Princeton; one son, Aubrey Dean, home; five daughters; Betty Jean, Nancy Ann, and Mary Jean of Detroit, Mich; Faye and Dianna at home. Other survivors are one brother Leonard of Speedway; two sisters; Mrs. Robert Robertson of Speedway and Mrs. Junie Eanes of North Tazewell, Va. on July 21, 1955.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 139, District 134, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia6
1920Dwelling 71, District 93, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia2
1930Dwelling 118, District 24, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia7
1940Dwelling 19, District 28-39, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia12

Occupation

1940W.P.A. laborer12

Family 1

Helen Lorraine Bird
Marriage*Bernard Roscoe "Bernie" Craghead married Helen Lorraine Bird on December 10, 1932 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.9 
Children

Family 2

Anna Louise Coleman b. June 4, 1929, d. March 4, 2005
Marriage*Bernard Roscoe "Bernie" Craghead married Anna Louise Coleman on October 13, 1945 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,10,11,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S797] Paul Craghead, "William Costley Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2002.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3205] Kate Craighead, "Bernard Roscoe Craighead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Dec 23, 2011.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Bernard Roscoe Craghead obituary in the Jul 21, 1955 edition.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the infant Craghead death certificate.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craghead-Bird marriage record.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jackie Hubert Craighead death certificate.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craghead-Coleman marriage record.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S3819] Detroit News, The, From the Mary Jane Cameron obituary in the Oct 16, 2007 edition.
  15. [S13631] Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors, online www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com, From the Nancy Charleston Cameron obituary.
  16. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Aubrey Dean Craighead obituary in the Jun 22, 1997 edition.
  17. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.

Leonard Elton Craghead1,2

M, b. May 29, 1913, d. December 30, 1995
FatherLorenzo Maurice Craghead3,4,5,1,6 b. September 16, 1875, d. March 15, 1968
MotherBertha Myrtle Pettry3,4,5,1,6 b. July 1, 1880, d. March 23, 1966
     His Social Security Number was 233-18-1734.7 Leonard Elton Craghead was buried at Pennington Cemetery, on the left in a field beside a barn near Sun Valley School, Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1 He was born on May 29, 1913 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.7,1,2 He married Hazel M. White on April 9, 1936 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,9 Leonard Elton Craghead died on December 30, 1995 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.10,7,1 He Leonard E. Craghead, 82, of White Oak Road in Speedway, died Saturday, December 30, 1995, at a Princeton hospital. Born in Speedway, he was the son of the late Lorenzo an Bertha Pettrey Craghead. He was a former employee of the West Virginia Department of Highways and was a retired custodian working for Concord College. He was a member of the Mt. Pisgah Church where he served as assistant pastor. Survivors: wife, Hazel White Craghead; sons, Dennis Craghead of Athens, Phillip Craghead of Speedway, and Dana Craghead of Princeton; daughters, Sylvia Frey of Reynoldsburg, Ohio and Judy Bern of Galloway, Ohio; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Burial will follow at the White-Pennington Cemetery in Speedway. on January 1, 1996.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 71, District 93, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia3
1930Dwelling 118, District 24, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 88, District 28-39, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1940W.P.A. laborer11

Family

Hazel M. White b. February 2, 1922, d. June 2, 2022
Marriage*Leonard Elton Craghead married Hazel M. White on April 9, 1936 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.8,9 
Children
  • Dennis Elton Craghead11,1,12,9
  • Sylvia Craghead11,1,9
  • Phillip Mitchell Craghead1,9
  • Judith A. "Judy" Craghead1,9
  • Dana M. Craghead1,9

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Leonard E. Craghead obituary in the Jan 1, 1996 edition.
  2. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Beatrice Alva Robertson obituary in the May 7, 1975 edition.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Lorenzo Maurice Craghead obituary in the Mar 16, 1968 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craghead-White marriage record.
  9. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Hazel M. Craghead obituary.
  10. [S797] Paul Craghead, "William Costley Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2002.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craghead-Charles marriage record.

Lucy Olive Walters1,2,3,4

F, b. August 30, 1877, d. August 4, 1939
FatherWilliam Curtis "Billy" Walters Jr.1,2 b. 1810, d. October 9, 1892
MotherSarah Jane Argabright1,2,4 b. January 5, 1842, d. April 25, 1936
     Lucy Olive Walters was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,6 She was born on August 30, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.5,1,6,2,4 She married William Andrew/Anthony Furrow, son of William Haden/Hayden Furrow and Elizabeth Charlotte "Betsy" Poff, on April 5, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 As of April 5, 1905,her married name was Furrow. Lucy Olive Walters died on August 4, 1939 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 61.5,1,6,4

Census Records

1890Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia7
1910Dwelling 114, District 92, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia8
1920Dwelling 73, District 101, Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia3
1930Dwelling 130, District 2, Alleghany, Montgomery Co., Virginia9

Family

William Andrew/Anthony Furrow b. February 24, 1879, d. May 13, 1953
Marriage*Lucy Olive Walters married William Andrew/Anthony Furrow, son of William Haden/Hayden Furrow and Elizabeth Charlotte "Betsy" Poff, on April 5, 1905 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S342] Researcher and Compiler William Harvey Green Sylvia Gearheart Albert, Argabright Family of Floyd, Franklin, and Montgomery Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S8] Floyd Co., Virginia Court House, Book 4, Floyd Co., Virginia Marriage Records.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Lucy Olive Furrow death certificate.
  5. [S292] Rena Worthen & Margarette Tynan, Floyd Co. Virginia Cemetery Inscriptions, Volume 1.
  6. [S920] Paul Craghead, Wilson Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.
  7. [S131] Virginia Court House abbreviated copy on file at Floyd Co., 1890 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Furrow-Jordan marriage record.
  11. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Elmer J. Furrow obituary in the Apr 5, 1968 edition.
  12. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  13. [S980] Dennis Sheppard, "Furrow Family Info," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, Aug 23, Sep 14, and Oct 9, 2005.
  14. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Clarence Lemuel Furrow obituary in the Jul 30, 1965 edition.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  16. [S5629] Indiana Archives and Records Administration, Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Robert Grady Robertson1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 8, 1898, d. May 11, 1979
     Robert Grady Robertson was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,5 His Social Security Number was 232-28-7711.7 He was born on October 8, 1898 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.3,7,4,8,6 He married Beatrice Alva Craghead, daughter of Lorenzo Maurice Craghead and Bertha Myrtle Pettry, on December 25, 1921 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,1,2 Robert Grady Robertson died on May 11, 1979 at Taylor, Wayne Co., Michigan, at age 80.7,4,5,8 He Robert G. Robertson, 80, of Lncoln Park, Mich., formerly of Speedway, died Friday in a Michigan hospital following a long illness. Born in West Virginia, the son of the late Grandville and Margaret Pritchard Robertson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice A. Robertson in May of 1975. Survivors include: three sons, Robert J, Robertson of Radford, Va; Lake E. Robertson and Harrel E. Robertson, both of Detroit, Mich; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in the Athens Cemetery in Athens. on May 13, 1979.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 72, District 24, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia10
1940Dwelling 17, District 28-39, Plymouth, Mercer Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1930Farmer10
1940W.P.A. laborer11

Family

Beatrice Alva Craghead b. July 30, 1903, d. May 5, 1975
Marriage*Robert Grady Robertson married Beatrice Alva Craghead, daughter of Lorenzo Maurice Craghead and Bertha Myrtle Pettry, on December 25, 1921 at Mercer Co., West Virginia.9,1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Robertson-Craghead marriage record.
  2. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Beatrice Alva Robertson obituary in the May 7, 1975 edition.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Robert G. Robertson obituary in the May 13, 1979 edition.
  6. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S918] Michigan Department of Vital and Health Records, Michigan Death Index, 1971-1996.
  9. [S797] Paul Craghead, "William Costley Craghead," e-mail to Scott Schaffer, May 18, 2002.
  10. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Robert J. Robertson obituary in the Feb 9, 2002 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  14. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  15. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, from the Lake Robertson obituary in the Feb 19, 2008 edition.

Dana Mae Gore1,2,3

F, b. November 7, 1909, d. August 16, 1999
     Her Social Security Number was 270-34-3364.4 Dana Mae Gore was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,5 She was born on November 7, 1909 at Pride, Mercer Co., West Virginia.4,2 She married Hoy Graden Craghead, son of Archie Wiley "Arch" Craghead and Edna Frances Pennington, on December 5, 1927 at Lerona, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,6 As of December 5, 1927,her married name was Craghead.3 Dana Mae Gore died on August 16, 1999 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 89.4,2 She Dana Mae Craghead, 89, of 103 W. Concord St., died Monday, Aug. 16, 1999, at a Princeton hospital. Born Nov. 7, 1909, in Pride, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Berta Keatley Gore. She was a homemaker and a member of Painters Chapel United Methodist Church, Speedway. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hoy G. Craghead; a son, William "Bill" Craghead; a daughter, Alice Raines; two brothers, Jim and Gordon Gore; and three sisters, Mona Speakman, Mable Jones and Dixie Gore. Survivors include two sons, Benny L. Craghead at home and Bobby J. Craghead of Spanishburg; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Athens Cemetery. on August 18, 1999.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 185, District 41-21, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

Hoy Graden Craghead b. June 12, 1907, d. February 23, 1991
Marriage*Dana Mae Gore married Hoy Graden Craghead, son of Archie Wiley "Arch" Craghead and Edna Frances Pennington, on December 5, 1927 at Lerona, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Bobby J. Craghead obituary in the Oct 8, 2002 edition.
  2. [S798] Register Herald, From the Dana Mae Craghead obituary in the Aug 18, 1999 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craghead-Gore marriage record.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Hoy G. Craghead obituary in the Feb 26, 1991 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Benny L. Craghead obituary in the Jul 22, 2000 edition.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the William Harvey Craghead, obituary in the Jul 11, 1996 edition.
  11. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Shrewsbury-Craghead marriage record.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Edna Alice Craghead Raine obituary in the Apr 5, 1994 edition.

Mildred Mae Pennington1,2,3,4

F, b. July 12, 1912, d. February 29, 1992
     Her Social Security Number was 233-34-9592.5 Mildred Mae Pennington was buried at Athens Cemetery, Athens, Mercer Co., West Virginia.2,4 She was born on July 12, 1912 at Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.5,2,3 She married Chauncey Basil Craghead, son of Archie Wiley "Arch" Craghead and Edna Frances Pennington, on October 27, 1930 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4,6 As of October 27, 1930,her married name was Craghead.1 Mildred Mae Pennington died on February 29, 1992 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 79.5,4 She Mrs. Mildred M. Craghead, 79, of 414 State St., Athens, died Saturday at a Princeton hospital. Born in Cedar Grove, she was a daughter of the late Lotus E. Pennington and Carrie Curtis Keatley Pennington Snead. She was a homemaker and was a resident of Athens since 1957 moving from Rhodell. She was a member of the Concord United Methodist Church in Athens where she was a member of the Circle 2 and the United Methodist Women. She was also a member of the Athens Home Demonstration Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chauncey B. Craghead; one brother, James Pennington. Survivors: son, Robert Lee Craghead of Princeton; daughters, Mrs. Edward G. (Mona) Clark of Melbourne, Fla., Mrs. Lawrence (Barbara) Murphy of Speedway; brother, Glen Pennington of Charleston; grandchildren, Eric Clark, Brian Murphy and Melanie Murphy; and one great-granddaughter. Burial in the Athens Cemetery at Athens. Pallbearers will be Bob Craghead, Phillip Craghead, Dennis Craghead, Danny Craghead, Gilbert Copen and Arnold Pennington. on March 2, 1992.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 214, District 41-18, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

Chauncey Basil Craghead b. November 12, 1908, d. November 21, 1983
Marriage*Mildred Mae Pennington married Chauncey Basil Craghead, son of Archie Wiley "Arch" Craghead and Edna Frances Pennington, on October 27, 1930 at Speedway, Mercer Co., West Virginia.1,4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Craghead-Pennington marriage record.
  2. [S2235] Athens Cemetery, Mercer Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Mildred M. Craghead obituary in the Mar 2, 1992 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Chauncey B. Craghead obituary in the Nov 22, 1983 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S798] Register Herald, From the Robert Lee Craghead obituary in the Aug 19, 1999 edition.
  9. [S8169] Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center, online www.memorialfd.com, From the Barbara Jean Murphy obituary.
  10. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.